Barry Avenue is in Bexleyheath and in Bexley district. DA7 5LJ is located in the West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barry Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DA7 5LL, DA7 5RE, DA7 5JS, DA7 5JR, DA7 5LQ, DA7 5QZ, DA7 5LG, DA7 5LD, DA7 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DA7 5LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 57.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 42.6% | 42.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17% | 23% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 47.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 17.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 23.9% | 24% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -24.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.7% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 30.6% | 28.9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 6.9% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DA7 5LJ this area, 35.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 35.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.8% | 88.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 83% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 83% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 82.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barry Avenue was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Crook Log average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barry Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log and the 248th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Barry Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-01-23 | £387,607 |
| 41 Barry Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-08-28 | £389,199 |
| 17 Barry Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2023-01-19 | £425,736 |
| 15 Barry Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £431,500 | 2022-11-24 | £418,999 |
| 45 Barry Avenue, Bexleyheath, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-22 | £468,434 |
DA7 5LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DA7 5LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Junior School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Wrotham Road , DA16 1LS | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary Academy Brampton Road , DA7 4SL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexleyheath Academy Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 2out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,115 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire Academy Bexley South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramptons Sandwich Bar | 154 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 472 yd | |
| New Hing Loong | 213 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 517 yd | |
| Tea On The Pantiles | 6 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 765 yd | |
| Chestnuts Kiosk | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Earl Haig | The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 700 yd | |
| Belvedere Sports & Social Club | 101A Woolwich Road, Abbey Wood | 978 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 104 Nuxley Road, Belvedere | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | 48 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath | 433 yd | |
| Topkapi Kebab & Mezze | 295 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 455 yd | |
| Hooked Fish And Grill | 152 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 695 yd | |
| Shahi Spice | 12 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath | 765 yd | |
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 267 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath | 446 yd | |
| Co-op | 21 Wrotham Road, Welling | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heath Recreation Ground CLOVELLY ROAD | tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Bedonwell Junior School BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL PRIMARY JUNIOR & INFANT SCHOOL BEDONWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Belvedere Sports Club MEMORIAL GROUND 101A MEMORIAL GROUND 101A WOOLWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Brampton Primary Academy BRAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.